At a glance
Reported students
1,550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
71.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
583
Fort Walton Beach High School: 1,550 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,703
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fort Walton Beach. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Okaloosa. NCES reports 1,550 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 19 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fort Walton Beach High School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 71.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.5%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black13.7%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
19 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Okaloosa
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,720 reported students
Niceville Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,036 reported students
Crestview High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,376 reported students
Destin High School
High · Grades 09–12
599 reported students
Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College
High · Grades 09–12
463 reported students
Okaloosa Technical College
High · Grades 07–12
42 reported students
Public schools near Fort Walton Beach High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annette P. Edwins Elementary School Elementary · Okaloosa | PK–05 | 490 | 0.1 mi |
| Max Bruner Junior Middle School Middle · Okaloosa | 06–08 | 677 | 0.6 mi |
| Silver Sands-Excep. Children Other · Okaloosa | PK–12 | 93 | 0.7 mi |
| Okaloosa Virtual Franchise High · Okaloosa | 06–12 | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School High · Okaloosa | 09–12 | 1,720 | 3 mi |
| Okaloosa Technical College High · Okaloosa | 07–12 | 42 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Walton Beach High School
What grades does Fort Walton Beach High School serve?
Fort Walton Beach High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Okaloosa.
How many students attend Fort Walton Beach High School?
Fort Walton Beach High School reported 1,550 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,703 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Walton Beach High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 1,550 students and 71.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fort Walton Beach High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Walton Beach High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Okaloosa attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fort Walton Beach High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fort Walton Beach High School in?
Fort Walton Beach High School is part of Okaloosa, based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fort Walton Beach High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Annette P. Edwins Elementary School (0.1 mi), Max Bruner Junior Middle School (0.6 mi), Silver Sands-Excep. Children (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.